About the lot N° 111
Title : SONGYE POWER FIGURE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO |
Size : Height: 9 7/8 in (25 cm)Provenance : Ernst Anspach, New YorkPaul Steinhacker, New YorkAmerican Private Collection, acquired from the above in 1993Literature : Martha G. Anderson & Christine Mullen Kreamer, Wild Spirits Strong Medicine: African Art and the Wilderness, New York, 1989, p. 124, cat. no. 84Condition report : Very good condition overall. Nicks, chips, scratches, and abrasions throughout. Old area of insect damage/erosion to the front of the vase as visible in the catalogue illustration. Some old wear to the proper right side of the back of the base. Fine varied patina with traces of reddish earth in places and areas of residue on the face.In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.Sotheby's, auctioneer, New York, NY
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Sale title : Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Sale date : 15 May 2017
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Sale Reference : Live Sale
